Boystown shopping stroll

The East Lakeview location of Threadless releases limited-edition graphic T-shirts a few days before they're available on its web site.

The East Lakeview location of Threadless releases limited-edition graphic T-shirts a few days before they're available on its web site. (Courtesy of Threadless)

By RedEye staff

East Lakeview’s main hub, Broadway, may seem dominated by sushi spots and carry-out joints, but a handful of boutiques are hiding in plain sight. This spree starts near Broadway and Wellington and heads northward from there.

1. First up, Johnny Sprockets (3001 N. Broadway 773-244-1079) has everything you need for a ride along the lakefront, from bikes to helmets and messenger bags.

2. Graphic tee junkies will drool over the packed shelves at Threadless (3011 N. Broadway 773-525-8640), which stocks a new batch of the online design collective’s T-shirt designs on a weekly basis a few days before they’re released on the Web.

3. For a peek at comic books of all kinds, take a spin through Graham Crackers Comics (3162 N. Broadway 773-665-2010).

7. Finally, doting pet owners shouldn’t pass up Wigglyville (3337 N. Broadway 773-528-3337), which carries everything you could want for your cat or dog (or “furry kids” as the owners here like to say), from leashes to toys to treats.